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200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, City of Salinas CA 93901 www.ci.salinas.ca.us Meeting Minutes - Final City Council Mayor Joe Gunter Councilmembers: Jose Castañeda, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2 Steve McShane, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4 Kimbley Craig, District 5 - Jyl Lutes, District 6 Ray E. Corpuz, Jr., City Manager Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381 Tuesday, August 30, 2016 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA ROLL CALL Present: 7- Councilmember Tony Barrera Councilmember Jose Castañeda Councilmember Kimbley Craig Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa Councilmember Jyl Lutes Councilmember Steve McShane Mayor Joe Gunter CITY OF CHAMPIONS / COMMENDATIONS The City Council proclaimed the month of September 2016 as Jacob’s Heart Childhood Cancer Awareness. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Received public comment. ADDENDUM Councilmember Castañeda requested an urgency addendum to the agenda to discuss public safety and the City's efforts to address community safety concerns. Motion died due to lack of second. CONSIDERATION ID#15-784 Salinas United Business Association (SUBA) Assessment District Report for FY 2015/2016 and Annual Assessment for the District in FY 2016/2017 Received report from Senior Planner Lisa Brinton, Assistant Redevelopment Project Manager Maria Orozco and SUBA President Rudy Rodriguez, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. No comments received. City of Salinas Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 30, 2016 Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, second by Councilmember De La Rosa, Resolution 21031 approving the FY 2015/16 Salinas United Business Association’s Annual Report; and a Resolution of Intention 594 setting a public hearing for September 20, 2016 to consider the levy and collection of an annual assessment for FY 2016/17 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: RES 21031; ROI 594 ID#15-829 OpTerra Energy Services, Inc. Agreement for Energy-Related Improvements to City Facilities, Project No. 9184 Received report from Gary Petersen, Public Works Director, which is on file in the City Clerk’s Office as the official record. The following audience members commented on the report: Al Espindola Angelita Partido Eric Petersen Upon motion by Councilmember Castañeda, second by Councilmember McShane, Resolution 21032 approving Amendment No. 1 to the project scope including numerous additions and reductions as summarized in Table 1 of the Amendment and accept final project completion was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Castañeda, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor Gunter Enactment No: 21032 CONSENT AGENDA ID#15-776 Minutes Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, minutes of June 14, 2016, June 28, 2016 and August 16, 2016 were approved; minutes of May 31, 2016 and July 12, 2016 were tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda ID#15-850 Financial Claims Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, the financial claims report was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter City of Salinas Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 30, 2016 Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda ID#15-821 Ordinance Establishing Public Works Purchasing Threshold Upon motion by Councilmember Lutes, second by Councilmember Craig, Ordinance 2576 amending Sections 12-21, 12-22, 12-27, and 12-28.020 of the City’s Municipal Code, adjusting the general purpose purchasing threshold and adding a public works formal bid purchasing threshold automatically adjusted by the consumer cost index on an annual basis, including a definition for public works purchases, and adopting a best interest exception/alternative was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda Enactment No: ORD 2576 ID#15-806 Direct Purchase Police Chevy Tahoes Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember Lutes, Resolution 21033 authorizing the direct purchase of four 2015 Chevy Tahoes and three 2016 Chevy Tahoes from Folsom Chevrolet; required ballistic and radio/computer equipment from Data 911 and Ker Industries; and equipment installation from Lehr Auto Electric for a total of $521,783.98 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda Enactment No: RES 21033 ID#15-814 League of California Cities Designation of Voting Delegates and Policy Resolution Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Minute Order approving appointment of Mayor Joe Gunter to serve as the voting delegate and Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa to serve as the alternate voting delegate for the annual League of California Cities’ business meeting; and further authorize the City’s delegate to vote in support of the League of California Cities’ proposed Policy Resolution was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda ID#15-841 Purchase of Property/Subscription Based ShotSpotter Flex Gunfire Location/Violence Interrupter Positions Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Resolution 21034-21035 accepting the $5.5 million allocation from the State of City of Salinas Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 30, 2016 California, and authorize the City Manager to expend the money from the State of California with the intent in which it was given to the City was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane, Councilmember Craig and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda Enactment No: RES 21034; 21035 ID#15-844 Council Chamber Use Policy and Fee Schedule Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Resolution 21036 approving the Council Chamber Use Policy, application and established fee schedule was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda Enactment No: RES 21036 ID#15-846 Conflict of Interest Code - Biennial Review Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Ordinance amending Salinas City Code Section 2A was introduced. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda ID#15-847 2016 Assessment District Bond Refinancing Upon motion by Councilmember Craig, second by Councilmember McShane, Resolution 21037 adopting a corrected reassessment report, confirming and ordering the reassessment by summary proceedings and authorizing and directing related actions was approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember Craig, Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Lutes, Councilmember McShane and Mayor Gunter Noes: 1- Councilmember Castañeda Enactment No: RES 21037 COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Lutes expressed concerns regarding the appointment process for the Planning Commission members and recommended the Subcommittee on Commissions, Boards and Committees consider appointment by jurisdictional boundaries. Councilmember Lutes requested a traffic calming measures in District 6. Additionally, she requested staff repair the play equipment at El Dorado Park. Councilmember Lutes City of Salinas Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 30, 2016 stated she is pleased with the progress the Community Development Department has made in efforts to allow outdoor dining via the permitting process. Councilmember Castaneda expressed concerns regarding the appointment process for the Police Community Advisory Committee as his recommended appointments have been disqualified. He expressed concerns regarding the acceptance and approval of the $5.5 million State funding for the acquisition of a police facility, purchase of ShotSpotter, and interrupter positions. He additionally expressed concerns regarding the lack of the City addressing police community relations, homelessness, joint Board of Supervisors and school district meetings. Councilmember Castaneda requested a report regarding the annexation of the Alisal. Councilmember McShane announced he received a score card from the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau outlining the city’s benefit from room tax and tourism. He announced he will be traveling to Soke, Turkey with the Sister City Delegation to deliver a donation of John Steinbeck books and medical equipment. Councilmember McShane reported that Ms. Whittle attended a community meeting on his behalf regarding school safety and expressed support of the City’s role in efforts to address school safety. Councilmember McShane reported that he is pleased with the Neighborhood Services Coordinator’s work plan in efforts to strengthen and build community neighborhoods. He requested an update on community neighborhood update. Request was second by Councilmember Castaneda. Councilmember McShane expressed support of the hiring process for the new police chief. He requested a community meeting in District 3 regarding electric vehicles. Councilmember Castaneda left the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Councilmember Craig announced she will be hosting a community meeting on August 31, Petra Bible Church to address traffic calming, parking, and event based parking problems. Councilmember Craig appointed Tom Lynch to the Police Community Advisory Committee. She stated she has been working with Northridge Mall on their improvements and addressing some issues that have come up with PG&E and city staff. She reported that she participated in a tour of both the City and County animal shelters and stated discussions have begun regarding collaboration of services. Councilmember Craig reported that the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau and stated Salinas was mentioned at its annual meeting. She added that she attended the Police Activities League meeting and are working on a plan to fund the executive director position. Councilmember Barrera expressed support of the recent new police hires. He announced that the public is afraid of the retaliation that comes about from violence in the community and recommended the City and the community highlight the positive aspects of the community. Councilmember Barrera encouraged residents to take action and seek way to work together and improve their surrounding community and environment. Councilmember Barrera added that there is a need for a new police station to include a Community/Police Center. Councilmember Barrera expressed concerns regarding the lack of respect from members of the Council towards City staff and City leadership. Councilmember De La Rosa announced community events she attended. She asked residents to use caution when driving primarily in high traffic areas in light of the recent vehicle accident fatalities. Mayor Gunter announced that on September 21, 2016 the Planning Commission will consider a rezone in the Ag-Industrial area for the Alvarado Street Brewery. He announced that Councilmember Lutes will be attending a conference in New Mexico City of Salinas Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 30, 2016 regarding Police Advisory and Oversight Committees best practices. Mayor Gunter announced the warming shelter will open in the next few months at a new location. He added that the City Manager has actively been working on finding a replacement for the Police Chief who is retiring at the end of September. Mayor Gunter announced that a Mayor from France will be visiting the city to discuss Deepwater desalination, the wine and agriculture industry. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:55 p.m. pursuant to: Received public communications from the following audience on Closed session items: Al Espindola ID#15-851 a. Labor Negotiations - Cal. Govt. Code §54957.6, with its designated labor representatives Ray Corpuz, City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; Katherine Hogan, Senior Deputy City Attorney; Matt Pressey Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Officer; Sylvia Enriquez, Human Resource Analyst; and Donna Williamson, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors. b. Labor Relations - Cal. Govt. Code Sec §54957.6 with its designated labor representatives Ray Corpuz, City Manager; Jim Pia, Assistant City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; Matt Pressey, Finance Director; Marina Horta-Gallegos, Human Resources Officer; and Matt Weatherly, President, Public Sector Personnel Consultants, regarding labor relations with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), SEIU Supervisors, Salinas Municipal Employees Association/SEIU, Association of Management Personnel, Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, International Association of Firefighters, Fire Supervisors Association, Confidential Non-Management Employees, Confidential Management Employees, and Department Directors. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE Pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.1, there was no reportable action on closed session matters. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. City of Salinas Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 30, 2016 APPROVED: __________________________ Joe Gunter, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk City of Salinas Page 7